The discovery of an original 1770s cookbook with engravings by Paul Revere at Dresden’s Pownalborough Court House inspired Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) to learn more about printing practices of the Colonial era. Their research led them to Andy Volpe, an artist, printmaker, and living history presenter, who will offer a glimpse into printing and drawing techniques of the time.

In an online lecture on March 7 at 5:30 p.m., Volpe will discuss the methods used by Paul Revere,William Burgis, Amos Doolittle, Nathaniel Hurd, and others in the production of newspapers, magazines, almanacks, books. Since much of the printing of the time related to the American Revolution and Independence, those subjects will also come into the talk.

The March 7 lecture is free, but pre-registration is required.  Please visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org or click on  http://tinyurl.com/yc8n42ah .A suggested donation of $5 will help support LCHA’s ongoing history programming. 

Volpe is a printer and living historian in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he studies and replicates the printing and drawing techniques of the Old Masters, covering ca. 1450 to 1800. He works with Gary Gregory at the Printing Office of Edes & Gill Boston where he replicates the engravings of Paul Revere, and creates commemorative work for the American 250th celebration. He also works with the Museum of Printing in Haverhill and Worcester Art Museum and is active with several living history groups spanning Ancient Rome to American Civil War.

Lincoln County Historical Association is a non-profit organization that provides stewardship for the 1754 Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, the 1761 Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, and the 1811 Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset. For more information, please visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org or Facebook at Lincoln County Historical Association (Maine).